Job overview
The post holder will join the Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) Team, with one of the Directorate Research Teams.
The CTA Team work cross-site, to support the delivery of first class quality care to research participants within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH).
The CTA Team manage a portfolio of research studies that are conducted within STH Clinical Directorates and within the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Main duties of the job
Working alongside the Senior Research Sister, the post holder support the CTA team to deliver a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards.
The role will involve completing and submitting documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) obtain approvals; collecting, recording and maintaining research data records; entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes. Post holders may also support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The CTA Team is part of the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO), and one of the Directorate Research Teams. It is involved in the delivery of clinical research across STH. We support the delivery of a wide range of studies, including studies from within the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RGN Level one
2. NMC registered
3. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
4. Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
5. First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Desirable criteria
6. Postgraduate Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
8. Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
9. Experience of delivering early phase research studies
10. Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
12. Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
13. Job Description (PDF, 624.3KB)
14. Person Specification (PDF, 184.6KB)
15. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
16. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
17. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
18. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
19. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
20. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
21. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameNicola TinkerJob titleSenior Research SisterEmail addressnicola.tinker1@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2713339